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Ricoh GR III vs Sigma SD14

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR III
  • New Model is Ricoh GR III
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD10
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD15
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Ricoh GR III vs Sigma SD14 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Ricoh GR III and Sigma SD14, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GR III was released 12 years after the SD14 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GR III grades vs the SD14 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sigma SD14

 GR III SD14 
RevealedSeptember 2018September 2006Newer by 147 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k150kSharper screen (+887k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Ricoh GR III

 SD14 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sigma SD14

 GR III SD14 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GR III versus the SD14.

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and SD14.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh GR III to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher GR III should have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
81
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
49
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Street photography highlights
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (257 grams)
very good high ISO (102,400)
no moving screen
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography details
Sigma SD14 Sports photography details
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography details
Sigma SD14 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors (257g)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging advice
Sigma SD14 Vlogging advice
37
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (257 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh GR III vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sigma SD14
 Ricoh GR IIISigma SD14
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GR III Sigma SD14
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2018-09-25 2006-09-26
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 102400 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16 -
Macro focusing range 6cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 257 grams (0.57 lbs) 750 grams (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $900 $198